BAC Minutes-Dec 09 2019-ClerkBeverly Airport Commission
Minutes of Meeting
December 9, 2019
LOCATION: Airport Administration Building, 50 L. P. Henderson Road, Beverly, MA, 01915
PRESENT: Commissioners: Breen, Trefry, Bessom, Gentile, Dullea, Schlichte
OTHERS PRESENT. Gloria Bullion
ABSENT.- Henry
PUBLIC: Wes Rosen„ Craig Schuster (ASG), Paul Beaulieu Aviar, Bill Kossowinn NS Aero Club,
David Graham
RECORDER: Eileen Sacco
A. CALL TO ORDER:
Breen called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
2. Public Comment
There was no public comment this evening.
Trefrey reported that the City of Beverly will be celebrating the completion of the renovations
to the GAR Hall on Thursday evening. He notes that he is hopeful that the completion of this
project will result in the City workers returning to the Building 45 project.
Approval of Minutes
The approval of the minutes of the November 2019 were presented for approval.
Trefrey moved to approve the minutes of the November 2019 meeting. Dullea seconded the
motion. The motion carried.
Election of Officers for the Year 2020
Breen reports that the Commission needs to elect a chairman and vice chairman for the year
2020. He reports that he has been the chair for the last two years and is stepping down from
the chairman position but will remain on the Commission.
Trefrey nominated Commission member Scott Dullea for the position of Chairman of the
Beverly Airport Commission. Breen seconds the motion. The motion carried 6 -0
Dullea nominated Commission member Paul Trefrey for the position of Vice Chair of the
Beverly Airport Commission for the year 2020. Bessom seconds the motion. The motion
carries 6 -0.
3. Airport Solutions Group, LLC — Craig Shuster
Craig Shuster updated the Commission on the following items
Airport Master Plan
The Master Plan project is underway with the data collection phase the primary focus
currently. The ASG team completed a drone survey for the approach of Runway on
Monday, November 4, 2019 with coordination and support from Airport Manager Gloria
Bouillon and Wes Rosen. ASG has send a request to Bouillon for historical airport data and
she is addressing that. ASG is also coordinating with Bouillon on the scheduling of future
Project Advisory Committee meetings.
Bouillon reported that the Commission has voted previously to have no meeting in the month
of January however she would like to schedule a Special Meeting of the BAC to review the
Master Plan. She suggested that the Commission schedule the meeting for Thursday, January
17, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Airport Managers Report
Traffic Counts for August, September and October
Bouillon reported that the traffic count for November 2019 was 5,470
November 2018 was 3,955
Which is an increase of 1,515 over last year.
Landing Fees
Bouillon reported that the landing fees figures have not been received for November
Fuel Flowage Fees — August, September, and October
Bouillon reported that the Fuel Flowage Fees have not been received for November
Part -Time Position
Bouillon reported that the part -time position has been posted on the City of Beverly website
and we will keep it posted until we have a qualified candidate.
Operations and Snow Removal
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Bouillon reported that snow removal operations for the first snow storm of the season were
difficult with extremely limited staff. She explains that three on -call operators were unable to
renew this year. She states that they hired four new operators with limited availability.
RFP for Administration Building Tenant Space and Building 45
Bouillon reported that there are interested parties and the RFP is on hold for the
Administration Building.
Bouillon reported that the RFP for the Non - Aeronautical Land Development is ongoing and
the Commission will need to reissue the RFP for Building 45 once the rehab has been
completed.
Noise Control
Bouillon reported that there were no noise complaints in November.
Historical Presentation by David Graham
Breen announced that he has been notified that Mr. Graham is on his way and suggested that
the Commission complete the meeting and Mr. Graham can give his presentation at the
completion of the meeting.
OLD BUSINESS
There was no new business this evening.
Sub - Committee Reports — There were no sub - committee reports this evening.
Historical Presentation by David Graham
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.